Candy, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny will all be part of the festivities at the Cheboygan Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble, taking place Saturday at the Cheboygan Area High School.

The event will begin promptly at 1 p.m., and families attending should expect things to run efficiently and be done quickly. Late-comers may find the event is already over, so all age groups should arrive early and be ready at 1 p.m.

Admission is free, although the Cheboygan Jaycees are asking for a canned good or dry good donation for a local food pantry.

Egg hunts for different age categories will take place on the lawn near the side parking lot outside the Cheboygan Area High School, contingent on the weather. If weather conditions are bad or there is too much snow left on the ground, the hunts will take place inside the school gym. Separate egg hunts will accommodate children in four different age groups — 0- to 3-year-olds, 4- to 5-year-olds, 6- to 7-year-olds and 8- to 10-year-olds.

Hundreds of plastic eggs will be placed on the ground in a designated area, and each age group will have a certain amount of time to collect them. Parents are asked to bring a basket, bag or box for their children to put their eggs into.

Cheboygan Jaycees President Jade Hunt said there is at least 1,200 eggs per age group, possibly more. Eggs will contain candy or toys, or tickets that can be redeemed for larger prizes. Tickets can only be redeemed during the event.

Hunt said the youngest age group of 0- to 3-year-olds will receive gift bags, due to the choking hazard posed by candy or small toys.

The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department will offer free fingerprinting for children starting at 12:30 p.m. McGruff the Crime Dog will also be in attendance. Also beginning at 12:30 p.m., the Easter bunny and duck will be available for photos, which parents are asked to take on their own.

Parents are also asked not to assist their children during the egg hunts, with the exception of the youngest age group, which can receive some help.

The Cheboygan Jaycees is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 21 and 40. The Jaycees puts on community events such as the Christmas Wishes program, the Wanigan Race, a Halloween Haunting and more.

For more information, send an e-mail to Hunt at jhunt@cheboyganjaycees.org. Hunt also encourages the public to check out the Cheboygan Jaycees on Facebook to find out what future activities and community events are planned.